Congratulations! You’ve been offered a new position! It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and anticipation of a new venture, but don’t make the mistake of immediate acceptance. Any new offer needs to be evaluated critically, on a number of different factors. Here’s what you need to assess your offer:
A written, contingent offer. This will spell out the specifics of your offer, including your...

The human eye is one of the most important organs of the body. Science has determined that we perceive up to 80 percent of all impressions through our sense of sight. Thus it only makes sense that infographic resumes have become more commonplace over the last several years, especially in creative industries; but knowing when to use one can be a bit tricky at times. Knowing when it is appropriate to utilize your infographic res...

Years ago when I began my journey as a marriage and family therapist and career success coach, I devoured every book I could read about personal growth, success, happiness and achieving our ultimate visions. I began to hear Brendon Burchard’s name regularly, and decided to read his book The Millionaire Messenger. I was riveted and moved by Brendon’s personal story, and his drive to reach as many people in the world...

Researchers at Portsmouth Business School in the United Kingdom conducted a review of recent academic studies on project management to answer the question: “what components exist across the board in the worldwide practice of 21st century Project Management and what are some universal challenges that exist?”
In a 2016 issue of the Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Abdulrahman Alotaibi and Oluwasoy...

Mitch Luciano had worked for Trailer Bridge for three years, and things weren’t going well for the Florida-based logistics company. They had churned through three CEOs in as many years, and the business was generating about a one percent annual return on investment.
They needed to turn things around, and they needed to do it fast.
In 2014 the company’s board moved Luciano into the president role (he didn&rsqu...

Truth: Social media at work is an integral part of many of your employees’ days.
According to a Pew research report, employees are using social media at work for a wide variety of reasons, both professional and non-job related — a combined 61 percent said they use social media to “take a mental break from their job” or “connect with friends and family while at work,” while a combined 44 p...

Unlike what your college adviser or career counselor may have told you, there are very few hard and fast rules regarding how many pages your resume should be. There are guidelines, but these can be broken at the drop of a hat if the end result, your resume, would be bettered by dropping them. Especially in times of high unemployment, professional resume writing is an art that demands a near-psychic connection with whoever is g...

Creativity in a resume does not mean that you wrap your resume around a champagne bottle and mail it to the CEO; it doesn’t mean that you create a YouTube video where you rap your resume; it doesn’t mean designing a resume with twenty fonts and sixty colors. Very few organizations and no computerized applicant tracking systems are geared up for that kind of creativity.
So how do you show creativity on your resum...

A recruiter’s success is based on finding the “right talent” to help client companies hire the best person.
An ERE survey conducted earlier this year noted that the main concerns companies struggle with most are the quality of candidates and the speed at which they can hire their top candidate.
There are a few reasons for working with a third-party recruiter, notes Liz Ryan, a columnist for Forbes.com....

Does hiring come to a halt as the holidays approach? Is the Holiday Season a good time to find a new job?
Office parties, professional get-togethers, and year-end meetings abound during the Holiday Season. While it may be tempting to put your search on hold, that could put you at a disadvantage.
When organizations have a need, they hire regardless of the time of year. As companies complete their financial planning for 20...